Odisha government Archives

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Rice News in English

Odisha government in a bind as FCI stops lifting rice quota

Odisha faces a surplus of 23 lakh tonnes of custom-milled rice as FCI halted lifting on July 30 due to weak demand....

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Sugar News in English

Odisha govt approves revival of two defunct sugar mills by India Potash Ltd; seeks Gujarat model

India Potash Limited (IPL) has received in-principle approval from the Odisha government to revive two long-defunct cooperative sugar mills—Bijayananda in Bolangir and...

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Rice News in English

Odisha to buy paddy from farmers beyond deadline

Odisha’s government assured farmers it will procure all Rabi paddy stocks, even from those with expired tokens, following protests over non-lifting of...

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Rice News in English

95 per cent rabi paddy procurement over in Odisha, target to be met by June 30: Food Supplies minister

With a week left for rabi paddy procurement, Odisha has achieved 95% of its 18 lakh tonne target. Minister Krushna Chandra Patra...

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Sugar News in English

Odisha govt initiates process for revival of Bijayananda sugar mill in Balangir

The Odisha government has begun efforts to revive the defunct Bijayananda Cooperative Sugar Mill in Balangir district. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi...

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Rice News in English

Odisha farmers seek CM help over paddy purchase concerns

BARGARH – Farmers, under Sanjukta Krushak Sangathan, submitted a memorandum to Odisha CM Majhi, urging swift action on delayed paddy procurement. Over...

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Wheat News in English

Odisha sets 137.7 lakh tonne foodgrain production target for FY 2025-26

Boosted by the IMD’s forecast of an above-normal monsoon, Odisha has set a record foodgrain production target of 137.70 lakh tonnes for...

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Rice News in English

Wheat supply halted due to previous BJD govt; Odisha govt assures rice distribution to beneficiaries

Odisha’s previous BJD government halted wheat supply, opting for rice in the PDS, causing logistical issues. Food Minister Krushna Chandra Patra criticized...